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Komila Parthi ¹, Ramanpreet Kaur ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, DAV College, Sec 10, Chandigarh, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The departure point of this paper is the definition of materialism as a value as well as a trait. Materialism is seen in a negative light in the literature available on the topic. It is defined as the tendency to assign greater value to material goods and comforts as compared to the spintualvalues.Ithasbeenafodderforstudiesinvanousdisciplinesranging from philosophy, sociology, political science, and psychology. This paper attempts to investigate the relationships between materialism and life-satisfaction, self esteem. To this end, the data was collected from a sample of teachers (N=400) from colleges and universities in Chandigarh. The statistical analysts was conducted using SPSS. The techniques of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and student's t-test were employed. It was observed that people's endorsement of a materialistic lifestyle negatively correlates with their life satisfaction and self esteem. The findings of the study reveal that gender differences exist when it comes to expression of materialism as a trait comprising envy, non generosity and possessiveness. The gender differences were explored on all the variables. Males scored higher on materialism, females scored higher on self esteem and no gender differences were found on life satisfaction.

Keywords

Materialism, Life Satisfaction, Self-Esteem.

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Komila Parthi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Understanding aggression and identifying the factors that intensify or reduce aggressive behaviour demand continued research due to its negative impact on social well being. Research studies indicate that Taekwondo training impacts upon aggression in children and adults. Therefore, the present study looked at the aggression and personality of Taekwondo students undergoing regular training. The Taekwondo students were also administered a self-developed questionnaire seeking information pertaining to the impact of Taekwondo training on them. Sixty male students (30 Taekwondo students and 30 non Taekwondo students) in the age range of 18-22 years were administered the Aggression Questionnaire (Buss & Perry, 1992) and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (Eysenck & Eysenck, 1975). Results revealed that the two groups of students differed on aggressive behaviour. The relevance of these findings is discussed in terms of Taekwondo training as a useful technique for inhibiting aggressive behaviour in students.

Keywords

Aggression, Taekwondo, Personality, Training, Urban Participants.

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Komila Parthi ¹, Shilpa Singh Rohilla ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, DAV College, Sector-10, Chandigarh, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Mental health is one of the determining factors of student life which plays a vital role in achieving desirable goals for better future. In higher education, mental health becomes vulnerable because of the demanding nature of academia. A doctorate is one of the highest degrees one can achieve in the field of education. In research, financial difficulty acts as a major contributory factor for the poor mental health of research students. Research needs financial support to be carried out smoothly and fruitfully. Therefore, fellowships provided by universities or other research promoting institutions act as a support system to research students, lack of which results in interruptions in progress of research work which may cause mental health issues among researchers. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the impact of financial difficulty on mental health among research students of Punjab University Chandigarh, India. For this purpose, a sample consisting of 120 research students was randomly selected from various faculties of Punjab University Chandigarh, India. The research students were equally categorized into fellowship holder and non-fellowship holder groups. An equal number of male and female research students were included under each category (30 males & 30 female) with age ranging between 23-30 years. GHQ-12 (Goldberg & Williams, 1988); Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen & Williamson, 1988); Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, 1996); and Hamilton anxiety rating scale (Hamilton, 1959) were the tools used to assess mental health, stress, depression, and anxiety respectively.

Keywords

Financial Difficulty, Mental Health, Research Students.

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Komila Parthi ¹, Radhika Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Boredom has been defined as "a state of weariness or ennui resulting from a lack of engagement with stimuli in the environment" (Vanden-Bos, 2007). Research suggests that students bring a variety of positive and negative emotions to classroom such as pride, enjoyment, anxiety, anger and boredom (Goetz, Frenzel, Hall, & Pekrun, 2007). These emotions interplay with the students emotions to impact their attention and performance. Despite being so important, studies in this field lack in exclusively focusing on academic domains (Goetz, Ludtke, Nett, Keller, & Lipnevich, 2013). In light of this, the present study aims to investigate boredom proneness, academic boredom, and mood awareness across Arts and Commerce students. For this purpose, 120 students were randomly selected from various departments of DAV college, Chandigarh. Of the 120 students, 60 students were from Arts department and 60 were from Commerce department. The data were collected with a set of questionnaires composed of a demographic form and three research instruments:Boredom Proneness Scale (Farmer & Sundberg, 1986); Academic Boredom Scale (Acee et al., 2010); and Mood Awareness Scale (Swinkels et al., 1995). The results indicate significant differences between Commerce and Arts students for boredom proneness, academic boredom and mood labelling. Similarly, significant correlations were observed among the variables under study. Future research suggestions and implications have been discussed.

Keywords

Boredom, Mood Awareness, Academic Boredom, Students.

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Komila Parthi ¹, Ramanpreet Kaur ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, DAV College, Sec 10, Chandigarh, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Materialism has been a topic of research in various disciplines since more than a few decades now. But its mammoth form is more haunting now a days as economies are reeling and individual dissatisfaction is on the rise. This paper attempts to investigate the relationship of materialism with impulsiveness. To this end, the data was collected from a sample of teachers (N=400) from colleges and universities in Chandigarh. The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS. The techniques of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and student's t-test were employed. It was observed that participants' endorsement of a materialistic lifestyle correlates positively with their scores on impulsiveness. The gender differences were seen to exist on materialism trait and its components while no gender differences were found on impulsiveness and its second order factors.

Keywords

Impulsivity, Materialism, Teachers.

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Priyanka Samuel ¹, Smita Pandey ², Komila Parthi ³

Affiliations
1 Institute of Mental Health, Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad, Telangana, IN
2 Institute of Behavior Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IN
3 Department of Psychology, DAV College, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Religious leaders play an important role for any religious clan. These religious leaders usually have high importance in guiding and advising the particular religious members of the group. It is very important that the religious leaders must be sensitive to the needs of the religious members and flexible to provide advice. But it has been seen that if the leader is high on Machiavellianism, he will be more manipulative and focus on his personal advantage than the real welfare of people. The present study aims at investigating Machiavellian traits in religious leaders and the relationship of Machiavellianism with life satisfaction, altruism and resilience in them. The sample was a purposive sample and were selected as per the availability of the clergymen. The results showed a negative correlation of Machiavellianism with life satisfaction and altruism indicating that individuals high on Machiavellianism are low on both life satisfaction and altruism. No significant relationship was found between Machiavellianism and resilience. Significant correlation was found between altruism and life satisfaction.

Keywords

Leadership Traits, Life Satisfaction, Altruism, Machiavellianism, Religious Leaders.

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Komila Parthi ¹, Sheena Shivinder Kaur ²

Affiliations
1 Associate Professor, Postgraduate Department of Psychology, DAV College, Sector-10, Chandigarh, IN
2 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Rumination has been defined as passively focusing one's attention on a negative emotional state like depression, its symptoms, and thinking repetitively about the causes, meanings, and consequences of that state (Nolen-Hoeksema, 1991). Researchers have identified rumination as maladaptive coping and emotional regulation strategy. Research reveals a strong relationship between rumination and depression(Tong, Hou, Liang, Li, Huinan, & Lee,2021), anxiety (Grant & Beck, 2010); stress (Samaie & Farahani, 2011); physical health (Thomsen, Mehlsen, Olesen, Hokland, Viidik, Avlund, & Zachariae, 2004); and neuroticism (Segerstrom, Tsao, Alden, & Craske, 2000). Rumination or repititive thinking may lead to a number of problems among the young adults. The objectives of the present study were to identify gender differences on rumination among young adults and to examine rumination in relation with depression, anxiety, stress, physical health and neuroticism in young- adults. Ninety-nine youngadults (49 males & 50 females) in the 18-24 years age range comprised the sample of the study. They were administered the Ruminative Responses Scale (Nolen-Hoeksema & Morrow, 1991); Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995); and PGI-Health Questionnaire N-1 (Verma, Wig, & Prashad, 1985). Results reveal that females are significantly higher than males on anxiety. However, no significant gender differences emerged on rumination, depression, stress, physical health and neuroticism. A significant positive relationship emerged between rumination, anxiety and stress among males. While among females no significant relationship emerged between rumination, depression, anxiety, stress, physical health and neuroticism.

Keywords

rumination, depression, anxiety, stress, physical distress, psychological distress and neuroticism

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Komila Parthi ¹, Pooja ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

With the global spread of the life-threatening Corona virus, it is a period of immense threat and stress that everyone is facing now. People are forbidden to go outside unless it is an emergency. This Corona virus pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on every facet of life. Everyone is experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, and distress that impact individuals’ physical as well as mental health. The present study aimed to study forgiveness, gratitude, and life satisfaction during COVID-19 among young people. A sample of 100 individuals was taken from the Tri-city area of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. 50 Males and 50 Females between the age of 20 to 26 years was taken. A Snowball sampling technique was used. The Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS), Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used. The statistical techniques that were brought to use were t-test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The analysis disclosed that forgiveness is strongly associated with gratitude. The t-ratio analysis revealed significant gender differences for gratitude with females being higher on gratitude as compared to males. This study also shows that both genders are equally forgiving and satisfied with their lives during the trying times of COVID-19.

Keywords

Forgiveness, Gratitude, Life Satisfaction, Covid-19, Gender.

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